Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

Most people slow down in retirement, but for one former GP, stepping away from medicine meant stepping into prehistory - and discovering 3 new dinosaur species right here on the Isle of Wight. Dr Jeremy Lockwood, 68, swapped a career ...

Long leases could be granted for 5 Isle of Wight council-owned properties and sites, including a multi-use games area, pre-school and beach cafe. Councillors are to decide on a recommendation to full council for the granting of long leases in ...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (7th November 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 11330 £100.00 15929 £100.00 16247 £100.00 9128 £100.00 7574 £100.00 15367 £100.00 18289 £100.00 15715 £100.00 17437 £100.00 12862 £100.00 17814

The NHS has formally removed Jhoots Pharmacy in Ventnor from its pharmaceutical list, meaning the branch will no longer be authorised to provide NHS services. The decision follows months of unplanned closures and repeated breaches of NHS service obligations, during ...

New ferries, quicker crossings and cheaper fares - that is what Vectis Ferries say they would provide the Isle of Wight as they call for urgent Government engagement on the future of troubled ferry firm, Red Funnel. As previously reported ...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. They can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the applications ...

Motorists are being warned to expect ongoing disruption at Downend for several more weeks, with Island Roads confirming that permanent repairs to the damaged traffic lights will take considerable time to complete. Temporary lights have been in place at the ...

Significant change is underway at Visit Isle of Wight with Chair David Curtis-Brignell MBE resigning with immediate effect, just days before a newly elected board is set to take the reins of the Island’s destination marketing body. Mr Curtis-Brignell, who ...

The Isle of Wight B pool team have returned home as champions after an unbeaten run at the Channel Islands International Pool Tournament in Jersey, overcoming sides from across Europe to lift the trophy. Two teams from the Isle of ...

4 Isle of Wight friends are set to put their strength and stamina to the ultimate test when they take on HYROX London 2025 in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support later this year. Lauren Hamer together with best friend Meg ...